Origin
Byram, NJ
Evening in Byram on Wednesday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byram, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byram, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Toms River, NJ
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Byram, NJ, to Toms River, NJ? This straightforward drive covers 65.9 miles and should take you about 1 hour and 38 minutes. It's an easy one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The route utilizes main roads like the Central Jersey Expressway, River Road, and Daniel Bray Highway, with about 32% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring within the Northeast region. This drive offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33 miles from Byram, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, moving away from pure interstate travel. You'll encounter stretches on the Central Jersey Expressway, which is part of the 32% highway share, including one uninterrupted segment of 20.9 miles. As you transition to roads like River Road and Daniel Bray Highway, expect a shift in character, likely involving more local traffic and varied speed limits. The profile suggests a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding, blending quicker highway sections with more community-oriented roadways.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 48.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.9 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles (CR 527 / Whitesville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
8
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
6
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
CR 527 / Whitesville Road
Turn right onto CR 527 / Whitesville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
CR 622 / Cox Cro Road
Turn left onto CR 622 / Cox Cro Road
Navigation decision point
4
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Byram, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson and Cr 527 South: Jackson.
Cr 526
48.2 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Cr 527: Siloam
48.2 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Jackson
48.2 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Cr 527 South: Jackson
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| River Road | 18 mi | 28m |
| Daniel Bray Highway | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Lakewood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Whitesville Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 20.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, NJ and Toms River, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 29
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Drive
2
Continue on NJ 29
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Bray Highway
3
Continue on NJ 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Bray Highway
5
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on NJ 29
18 mi
·
28 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
7
Continue on I 195
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21
Toward CR 526, CR 527: Siloam, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CR 527 South: Jackson
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto CR 527
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
11
Continue on CR 527; CR 528
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Veterans Highway
12
Turn right onto CR 527
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitesville Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cox Cro Road
14
Turn right onto US 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakewood Road
15
Continue on NJ 166
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakewood Road
16
Continue on NJ 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 38 minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving in the mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of any local rush hour traffic. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you can easily break up the 65.9 miles as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or to refuel if your tank is low, keeping the $11 fuel cost in mind. A practical tip for this route: pay attention to the transitions between the Central Jersey Expressway and the more local roads like River Road, as speed limits and traffic patterns will change.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Byram, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Toms River, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Byram, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Byram, NJ
This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Byram, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Jersey Expressway for about 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Byram, NJ · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Byram, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Toms River, NJ
The final approach into Toms River, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Toms River, NJ
Evening in Toms River on Wednesday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Byram, NJ to Toms River, NJ covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, River Road, Daniel Bray Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 miles from Byram, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.9 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 48.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles (CR 527 / Whitesville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Byram, NJ and Toms River, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526, Cr 527: Siloam, Jackson and Cr 527 South: Jackson.
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